Aaah, this has been siting in my drafts for too long. Amazing chapter. I enjoyed this so much. Rus’s tentative exploration of his sexual interest in Edge, the thrill of how forbidden it is, just–everything about Edge. This was brilliant.
You’re doing an incredible job on this series! I’ve been raving about the way you write sexual tension and intimacy to a couple of friends. It’s completely brilliant. This was wonderful.
Summary: Elder Smith is still causing trouble and Rus gains an unsuspected ally.
Notes: Rated M for mature. A continuation of the spicyhoney Village AU that began here.With this chapter, the rating is going up. Again, warnings for harassment of a sexual nature (not by Edge).
Warnings: There’s some implied sexual harassment in this one, (not from Edge, I don’t play that way. Not Blue, either, because no.) Just a heads up. Also, I am taking serious liberties here with ideas about society. This ain’t exactly colonial America. Also, in this version I picture Blue as the elder brother.
I’m loving your village AU content so much. This was a great addition! Poor Rus. “Outcast finds love fearsome monster” is a great trope. I love their characters so much in this AU.
Oh, man, thank you! I am seriously loving that AU, I love the concept of it and @cheapbourbon ‘s art is so gorgeous, it’s hard to resist the temptation to write about it. That last picture of Edge holding Rus just about did me in, I could see a light at the end of a tunnel. Gorgeous.
I needed another series about as much as I needed to cut off my arm, but it’s really awesome to write this characterization of them. For once, Rus gets to be a little sweeter and shy and Edge gets to be the sassy one, LOL! I expect I’ll be writing more about it, I had the idea to get at least a peek at the actual village and Rus’s brother. I’m too lazy to go completely like, 18th century, but there are some great concepts to explore with the community.
It’s a really awesome AU. There’s a lot to explore. I’m definitely tempted to dive into it again.
(And lol. I know that “not another idea!” feeling. But if you’re writing more for this AU, I’m definitely not complaining ^_^)
Oh, man, this isn’t fair. My heart can’t take this, this is so damned gorgeous, the colors, their expressions, the way they are holding each other. I love it, so, so much.
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I couldn’t really find words for this, so I’m just stealing keelywolfe’s comment. This took my breath away and my heart is just overwhelmed.
Note: Okay, so @cheapbourbon was hopeful for a drabble based around their The Village AU, which if you haven’t seen it, sheesh, what are you waiting for? Go look, we’ll wait.
Ready now?
Yeah, so they were hoping for a drabble based around that awesome, and I’ll admit, I was a little afraid of trying it. i love that AU and I was having a serious ‘I’m not worthy’ moment. But then my brain started going on it, and I gave it a shot. I have to say, I think I like how it turned out. So enjoy!
I’m so glad I finally got around to reading this. God, you tease. I need more of this so badly. (More of this entire AU, honestly). This was both sweet and exhilarating. Edge is terrifying, but… I’m with Rus. Not completely unappealing either.
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